mauna kea

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Определение mauna kea в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь: A dormant volcano on Hawaii, the tallest mountain in the world from its base on the sea floor; Dormant volcano, north-central Hawaii island, Hawaii, U.S. Rising to 13,796 ft (4,205 m), it is the highest point in the state and is the chief feature of a state park occupying 500 acres (202 hectares). Its name means "white mountain," referring to its snowcapped peak. Its dome is 30 mi (48 km) across and is the site of a major astronomical observatory. The volcano's lava flows have buried the southern slopes of the Kohala Mountains to the northwest, and its own western and southern slopes are covered with lava from its neighbour, Mauna Loa; dormant volcano located on the island of Hawaii (USA); an active volcano on north central Hawaii Island; highest peak in the Hawaiian Islands

mauna kea